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Highlights of Scotland by Rail

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Travel Style: Array Relaxed
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
8 days
From: $ 2,242 $ 280 / day
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
  • Royal Edinburgh Ticket
  • The Complete Loch Ness Experience (ASA)
  • Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (1 Day)

Short Description

Enjoy views of the picturesque Scottish countryside as you ride the Scottish rail from destination to destination!  You'll stay in three of Scotland's most famous and vibrant cities, and have access to unique tours in each. 

You'll start in the hilly capital Edinburgh, where medieval alleyways and ancient volcanoes await! Included in your vacation is the 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket, which gives you access to four different tourist bus routes as well as fast-track access to three of Edinburgh's most popular attractions - Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

After a scenic rail ride, you'll arrive in Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Here you'll find breathtaking churches and cathedrals, lush forests with magnificent views, and even a Victorian market! You'll also be treated to a unique tour of the mysterious Loch Ness and surrounding areas.

One more train ride and you'll arrive at your final destination: the vibrant city of Glasgow! Here you'll find an overabundance of cultural highlights from museums to national theaters.

Style Self-guided tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Lodging Level Value (3*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Start City Edinburgh
End City Scotland

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!

Arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and enjoy a private airport transfer to your Edinburgh accommodation, the Jurys Inn. The rest of your day can be spent at leisure.

Day 2 Edinburgh

Start taking advantage of your included Royal Edinburgh Ticket! Choose from one of three available sightseeing buses and explore the city on your terms. Hop off at Edinburgh Castle and explore the opulence inside and out. This stunning structure sits atop an ancient volcano and offers idyllic views of the city. You'll also want to pay a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland.

Day 3 Edinburgh

Choose another included sightseeing bus tour or two today! Be sure to leave time for exploring the Royal Yacht Brittania, the Queen's former floating residence. 

You may also want to spend some time exploring the city's Georgian-era New Town today. Admire the well-preserved 18th and 19th-century neoclassical and Georgian-style architecture as you walk along the broad streets. You'll also want to walk along the famous Princes Street, where you can do a bit of shopping or admire the famous Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott.

Day 4 Edinburgh - Inverness

After a ride on the Scottish rail, arrive in Inverness! Once settled, take a walk along the River Ness over to Inverness Castle for picturesque riverside views. 

Day 5 Inverness

Today, enjoy your special Loch Ness tour! No visit to the Scottish Highlands is complete without a tour of this world-famous landmark, which is overflowing with fascinating myths, turbulent history, and tales of a legendary monster.

Day 6 Inverness - Glasgow

Enjoy one more train ride over to Glasgow, Scotland's cultural capital today. Start your Glasgow adventure off by touring the breathtaking City Chambers, which is actually comprised of more marble than there is in the whole of Italy's Vatican City!

Day 7 Glasgow

Explore the city with help from your included sightseeing bus pass today! From the top deck of the tour bus you will enjoy sweeping views of the beautiful landscapes and exceptional architecture that this city has to offer - from famous art galleries and museums to attractive parks. Consider taking one full loop to first enjoy the audio tours, including a special Ghoulish Glasgow channel for children!

Visit the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to artworks from many European masters, from Monet to Van Gogh to Rembrandt. Those with a taste for the performing arts may want to catch a show at the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, or National Theater of Scotland.

Day 8 Depart Scotland

Your Scotland adventure comes to an end today. Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport in accordance with your departure flight. 

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A lot of connection that where scheduled well.

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There were six of us all traveling together which I had made clear when I called GVV. Our tour did not include transfers, which was not made known to us. Can you imagine 6 old ladies winding up in a foreign country trying to find out how to get to their hotels, train stations, etc., what a disaster! You also had us traveling on different times on the trains between cities which was not brought to our attention and was a disaster.
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Overall, this was a very nice trip. The hotels were all good quality and the train departure times were good. My only complaint was that while the hotel in Budapest was very nice, it was pretty far from all the sites we wanted to visit. The other hotels were in good locations. The value of the package was excellent.
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Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport

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